Fort Walton Beach, Florida – July 23, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE –
Mills Heating & Air is proud to announce it has been named the 2026 Local Business of the Year by the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce, an honor that means far more than receiving a trophy. For the Mills team, it represents the trust, friendships, and relationships built throughout the Emerald Coast over the past four decades.
As a veteran-owned HVAC company serving Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Niceville, Crestview, Freeport, Panama City Beach, and communities across the Emerald Coast, Mills Heating & Air has always believed that heating and air conditioning is about more than repairing equipment. It is about caring for neighbors, showing up when families need help most, and making sure every home and business stays comfortable year-round.
“This award is incredibly meaningful because it comes from a community we truly love,” said Amber Jeter, Marketing & Community Director for Mills Heating & Air. “We are honored to live here, work here, raise our families here, and serve the people who make the Emerald Coast such an incredible place to call home. Every service call, every community event, and every relationship we’ve built has led to this moment.”
For the Mills team, receiving this recognition from the Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce carries a special significance.
“There really is no organization quite like the Fort Walton Beach Chamber,” Jeter added. “The Chamber doesn’t simply connect businesses—it creates lifelong friendships, supports local families, and celebrates businesses that genuinely care about this community. They have welcomed us like family from the very beginning and being recognized by an organization that means so much to us makes this honor incredibly humbling.”
For more than 40 years, Mills Heating & Air has earned a reputation as one of the Emerald Coast’s most trusted names in air conditioning repair, HVAC installation, heating services, indoor air quality solutions, preventative maintenance, and emergency HVAC service. Homeowners and business owners know they can count on the Mills team for honest recommendations, exceptional workmanship, and technicians who treat every home with respect.
While the company continues to grow with locations serving Fort Walton Beach, Crestview, Freeport, and Panama City Beach, its mission has never changed: treat every customer like family and every service call like it’s for a neighbor.
That commitment extends far beyond HVAC.
Throughout the year, Mills Heating & Air proudly supports local schools, military families, veterans, nonprofits, first responders, youth organizations, chamber events, and community initiatives that help strengthen the Emerald Coast. Whether sponsoring local events, volunteering, organizing fundraisers, or giving back through charitable partnerships, the company believes successful businesses have a responsibility to invest in the communities that support them.
The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber recognized Mills Heating & Air not only for its professional excellence but also for its ongoing commitment to improving the quality of life throughout Northwest Florida. The company’s investment in local jobs, continuing education, customer service, and community involvement reflects its belief that success is measured by the positive difference made in people’s lives.
“We don’t see ourselves as just an HVAC company,” Jeter said. “We want to be the company people call because they know they’ll be treated honestly, fairly, and with genuine care. We want our customers to feel like they’re calling a trusted friend or neighbor whenever they need us.”
As temperatures continue to rise across Northwest Florida, Mills Heating & Air remains committed to providing dependable air conditioning repair, AC replacement, heating installation, HVAC maintenance, ductless mini-split systems, indoor air quality solutions, and commercial HVAC services backed by certified technicians and hometown service.
Receiving the 2026 Local Business of the Year Award is not simply a celebration of the past—it is a promise to continue serving the Emerald Coast with integrity, compassion, and excellence for generations to come.
Mills Heating & Air is a veteran-owned HVAC company proudly serving the Emerald Coast and Northwest Florida. For more than 40 years, the company has provided trusted residential and commercial air conditioning repair, heating installation, HVAC maintenance, indoor air quality, and energy-efficient comfort solutions throughout the Emerald Coast. Known for exceptional customer service and deep community involvement, Mills Heating & Air is committed to treating every customer like family while helping keep the Emerald Coast comfortable in every season.
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For more information about Mills Heating & Air, contact the company here:
Mills Heating & Air
Amber Jeter
(850) 862-4796
marketing@millshvac.com
225 Green Acres Rd,
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
